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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.75, 905.52 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.75, 905.52 and 170.82 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.75 : 905.52 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.75/905.52 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.75x = 905.52 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.75x = 154,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,680.93/603.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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