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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.28, 604.95 and 172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.28, 604.95 and 172.17 is: 258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.28 : 604.95 = 172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.28/604.95 = 172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.28x = 604.95 × 172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.28x = 104,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,154.67/403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.27

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