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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.34, 990.57 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.34, 990.57 and 173.39 is: 260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.34 : 990.57 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.34/990.57 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.34x = 990.57 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.34x = 171,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,754.93/660.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.10

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