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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.39, 909.65 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.39, 909.65 and 173.56 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.39 : 909.65 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.39/909.65 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.39x = 909.65 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.39x = 157,873.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,873.44/606.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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