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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.67, 905.32 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.67, 905.32 and 170.71 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.67 : 905.32 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.67/905.32 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.67x = 905.32 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.67x = 154,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,547.18/603.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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