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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.47, 905.11 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.47, 905.11 and 170.64 is: 255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.47 : 905.11 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.47/905.11 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.47x = 905.11 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.47x = 154,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,447.54/603.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.93

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