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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.79, 910.32 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.79, 910.32 and 173.95 is: 260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.79 : 910.32 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.79/910.32 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.79x = 910.32 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.79x = 158,345.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,345.61/606.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.96

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