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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.44, 905.12 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.44, 905.12 and 170.54 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.44 : 905.12 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.44/905.12 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.44x = 905.12 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.44x = 154,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,358.31/603.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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