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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.39, 909.31 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.39, 909.31 and 173.45 is: 260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.39 : 909.31 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.39/909.31 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.39x = 909.31 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.39x = 157,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,714.41/606.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.09

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