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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.31, 909.45 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.31, 909.45 and 173.45 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.31 : 909.45 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.31/909.45 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.31x = 909.45 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.31x = 157,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,746.38/606.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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