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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.13, 909.16 and 173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.13, 909.16 and 173.29 is: 259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.13 : 909.16 = 173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.13/909.16 = 173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.13x = 909.16 × 173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.13x = 157,548.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,548.34/606.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.92

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