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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.29, 990.49 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.29, 990.49 and 173.34 is: 260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.29 : 990.49 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.29/990.49 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.29x = 990.49 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.29x = 171,691.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,691.67/660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.02

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