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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.12, 909.15 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.12, 909.15 and 173.26 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.12 : 909.15 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.12/909.15 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.12x = 909.15 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.12x = 157,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,519.33/606.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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