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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.25, 905.03 and 170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.25, 905.03 and 170.41 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.25 : 905.03 = 170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.25/905.03 = 170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.25x = 905.03 × 170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.25x = 154,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,223.32/603.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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