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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.55, 909.96 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.55, 909.96 and 173.69 is: 260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.55 : 909.96 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.55/909.96 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.55x = 909.96 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.55x = 158,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,050.95/606.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.58

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