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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.87, 905.80 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.87, 905.80 and 171.02 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.87 : 905.80 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.87/905.80 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.87x = 905.80 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.87x = 154,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,909.92/603.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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