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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.82, 910.12 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.82, 910.12 and 173.88 is: 260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.82 : 910.12 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.82/910.12 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.82x = 910.12 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.82x = 158,251.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,251.67/606.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.79

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