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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 904.94 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 904.94 and 170.44 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 904.94 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/904.94 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 904.94 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 154,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,235.50/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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