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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.62, 909.94 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.62, 909.94 and 173.76 is: 260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.62 : 909.94 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.62/909.94 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.62x = 909.94 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.62x = 158,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,111.17/606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.64

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