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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.72, 910.08 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.72, 910.08 and 173.91 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.72 : 910.08 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.72/910.08 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.72x = 910.08 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.72x = 158,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,272.01/606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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