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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.63, 990.95 and 173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.63, 990.95 and 173.67 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.63 : 990.95 = 173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.63/990.95 = 173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.63x = 990.95 × 173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.63x = 172,097.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,097.42/660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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