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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.27, 909.56 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.27, 909.56 and 173.46 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.27 : 909.56 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.27/909.56 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.27x = 909.56 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.27x = 157,772.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,772.71/606.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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