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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.48, 905.26 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.48, 905.26 and 170.68 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.48 : 905.26 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.48/905.26 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.48x = 905.26 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.48x = 154,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,509.78/603.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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