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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.69, 910.17 and 173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.69, 910.17 and 173.81 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.69 : 910.17 = 173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.69/910.17 = 173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.69x = 910.17 × 173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.69x = 158,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,198.92/606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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