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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.03, 990.04 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.03, 990.04 and 173.08 is: 259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.03 : 990.04 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.03/990.04 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.03x = 990.04 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.03x = 171,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,354.08/660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.61

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