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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.26, 909.12 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.26, 909.12 and 173.32 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.26 : 909.12 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.26/909.12 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.26x = 909.12 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.26x = 157,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,567.06/606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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