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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.72, 917.47 and 173.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.72, 917.47 and 173.00 is: 259.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.72 : 917.47 = 173.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.72/917.47 = 173.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.72x = 917.47 × 173.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.72x = 158,717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,717.29/611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.46

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