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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.31, 990.51 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.31, 990.51 and 173.36 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.31 : 990.51 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.31/990.51 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.31x = 990.51 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.31x = 171,714.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,714.81/660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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