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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.52, 909.76 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.52, 909.76 and 173.64 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.52 : 909.76 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.52/909.76 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.52x = 909.76 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.52x = 157,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,970.73/606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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