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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.62, 990.97 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.62, 990.97 and 173.68 is: 260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.62 : 990.97 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.62/990.97 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.62x = 990.97 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.62x = 172,108.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,108.76/660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.53

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