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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.03, 989.97 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.03, 989.97 and 173.07 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.03 : 989.97 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.03/989.97 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.03x = 989.97 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.03x = 171,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,333.46/660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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