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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 909.53 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 909.53 and 173.61 is: 260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 909.53 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/909.53 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 909.53 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 157,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,902.64/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.38

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