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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.14, 904.77 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.14, 904.77 and 170.30 is: 255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.14 : 904.77 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.14/904.77 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.14x = 904.77 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.14x = 154,084.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,084.59/603.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.47

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