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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.41, 990.53 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.41, 990.53 and 173.45 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.41 : 990.53 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.41/990.53 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.41x = 990.53 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.41x = 171,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,801.61/660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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