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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.92, 910.28 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.92, 910.28 and 173.96 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.92 : 910.28 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.92/910.28 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.92x = 910.28 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.92x = 158,352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,352.31/606.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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