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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.89, 910.35 and 174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.89, 910.35 and 174.05 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.89 : 910.35 = 174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.89/910.35 = 174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.89x = 910.35 × 174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.89x = 158,441.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,441.87/606.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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