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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.11, 909.18 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.11, 909.18 and 173.25 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.11 : 909.18 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.11/909.18 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.11x = 909.18 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.11x = 157,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,515.44/606.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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