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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.69, 909.97 and 173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.69, 909.97 and 173.81 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.69 : 909.97 = 173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.69/909.97 = 173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.69x = 909.97 × 173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.69x = 158,163.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,163.73/606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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