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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.24, 990.35 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.24, 990.35 and 173.28 is: 259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.24 : 990.35 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.24/990.35 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.24x = 990.35 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.24x = 171,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,607.85/660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.92

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