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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.12, 990.25 and 173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.12, 990.25 and 173.21 is: 259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.12 : 990.25 = 173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.12/990.25 = 173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.12x = 990.25 × 173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.12x = 171,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,516.31/660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.83

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