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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.08, 904.64 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.08, 904.64 and 170.22 is: 255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.08 : 904.64 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.08/904.64 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.08x = 904.64 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.08x = 153,987.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,987.82/603.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.34

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