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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 905.60 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 905.60 and 170.96 is: 256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 905.60 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/905.60 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 905.60 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 154,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,821.38/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.39

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