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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.99, 909.14 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.99, 909.14 and 173.14 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.99 : 909.14 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.99/909.14 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.99x = 909.14 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.99x = 157,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,405.36/605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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