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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.68, 905.66 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.68, 905.66 and 170.82 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.68 : 905.66 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.68/905.66 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.68x = 905.66 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.68x = 154,703.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,703.99/603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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