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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.86, 905.84 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.86, 905.84 and 171.02 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.86 : 905.84 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.86/905.84 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.86x = 905.84 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.86x = 154,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,916.76/603.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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