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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.71, 905.64 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.71, 905.64 and 170.87 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.71 : 905.64 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.71/905.64 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.71x = 905.64 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.71x = 154,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,745.85/603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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