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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.34, 904.88 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.34, 904.88 and 170.52 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.34 : 904.88 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.34/904.88 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.34x = 904.88 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.34x = 154,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,300.14/603.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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