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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.80, 910.26 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.80, 910.26 and 173.96 is: 260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.80 : 910.26 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.80/910.26 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.80x = 910.26 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.80x = 158,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,348.83/606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.96

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