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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.23, 909.35 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.23, 909.35 and 173.39 is: 260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.23 : 909.35 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.23/909.35 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.23x = 909.35 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.23x = 157,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,673.04/606.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.09

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