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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.67, 910.15 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.67, 910.15 and 173.82 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.67 : 910.15 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.67/910.15 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.67x = 910.15 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.67x = 158,197.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,197.29/606.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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