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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.03, 909.20 and 173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.03, 909.20 and 173.19 is: 259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.03 : 909.20 = 173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.03/909.20 = 173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.03x = 909.20 × 173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.03x = 157,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,463.48/606.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.83

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