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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 908.90 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 908.90 and 173.07 is: 259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 908.90 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/908.90 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 908.90 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 157,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,302.46/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.58

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