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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.77, 905.61 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.77, 905.61 and 170.92 is: 256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.77 : 905.61 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.77/905.61 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.77x = 905.61 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.77x = 154,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,782.33/603.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.36

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