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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.18, 990.23 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.18, 990.23 and 173.22 is: 259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.18 : 990.23 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.18/990.23 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.18x = 990.23 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.18x = 171,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,527.64/660.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.82

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