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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.71, 910.08 and 173.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.71, 910.08 and 173.87 is: 260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.71 : 910.08 = 173.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.71/910.08 = 173.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.71x = 910.08 × 173.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.71x = 158,235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,235.61/606.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.81

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