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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.38, 909.62 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.38, 909.62 and 173.58 is: 260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.38 : 909.62 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.38/909.62 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.38x = 909.62 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.38x = 157,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,891.84/606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.38

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