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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.35, 990.58 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.35, 990.58 and 173.39 is: 260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.35 : 990.58 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.35/990.58 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.35x = 990.58 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.35x = 171,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,757.18/660.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.10

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