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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.77, 910.06 and 173.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.77, 910.06 and 173.83 is: 260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.77 : 910.06 = 173.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.77/910.06 = 173.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.77x = 910.06 × 173.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.77x = 158,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,195.73/606.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.72

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