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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.62, 910.07 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.62, 910.07 and 173.78 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.62 : 910.07 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.62/910.07 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.62x = 910.07 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.62x = 158,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,146.55/606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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