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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.82, 905.65 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.82, 905.65 and 171.02 is: 256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.82 : 905.65 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.82/905.65 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.82x = 905.65 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.82x = 154,884.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,884.26/603.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.51

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