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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.05, 909.21 and 173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.05, 909.21 and 173.19 is: 259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.05 : 909.21 = 173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.05/909.21 = 173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.05x = 909.21 × 173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.05x = 157,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,466.08/606.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.83

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