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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.74, 905.76 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.74, 905.76 and 170.90 is: 256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.74 : 905.76 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.74/905.76 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.74x = 905.76 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.74x = 154,789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,789.00/603.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.39

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