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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.84, 991.18 and 173.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.84, 991.18 and 173.93 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.84 : 991.18 = 173.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.84/991.18 = 173.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.84x = 991.18 × 173.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.84x = 172,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,393.46/660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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