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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 910.50 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 910.50 and 174.09 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 910.50 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/910.50 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 910.50 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 158,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,508.95/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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