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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.18, 909.35 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.18, 909.35 and 173.35 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.18 : 909.35 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.18/909.35 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.18x = 909.35 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.18x = 157,635.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,635.82/606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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