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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.65, 909.99 and 173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.65, 909.99 and 173.81 is: 260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.65 : 909.99 = 173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.65/909.99 = 173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.65x = 909.99 × 173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.65x = 158,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,166.99/606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.72

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