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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.00, 989.88 and 173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.00, 989.88 and 173.02 is: 259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.00 : 989.88 = 173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.00/989.88 = 173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.00x = 989.88 × 173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.00x = 171,268.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,268.17/660.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.50

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