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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.94, 910.32 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.94, 910.32 and 174.16 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.94 : 910.32 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.94/910.32 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.94x = 910.32 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.94x = 158,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,541.33/606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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