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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.93, 917.77 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.93, 917.77 and 173.18 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.93 : 917.77 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.93/917.77 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.93x = 917.77 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.93x = 158,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,935.47/611.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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