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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.27, 905.04 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.27, 905.04 and 170.46 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.27 : 905.04 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.27/905.04 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.27x = 905.04 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.27x = 154,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,273.12/603.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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