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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.58, 905.40 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.58, 905.40 and 170.74 is: 256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.58 : 905.40 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.58/905.40 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.58x = 905.40 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.58x = 154,588.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,588.00/603.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.12

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