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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.64, 909.96 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.64, 909.96 and 173.80 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.64 : 909.96 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.64/909.96 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.64x = 909.96 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.64x = 158,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,151.05/606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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