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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.85, 910.28 and 174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.85, 910.28 and 174.01 is: 261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.85 : 910.28 = 174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.85/910.28 = 174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.85x = 910.28 × 174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.85x = 158,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,397.82/606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.02

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