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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.31, 909.47 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.31, 909.47 and 173.46 is: 260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.31 : 909.47 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.31/909.47 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.31x = 909.47 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.31x = 157,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,760.51/606.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.20

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