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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.88, 905.72 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.88, 905.72 and 170.92 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.88 : 905.72 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.88/905.72 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.88x = 905.72 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.88x = 154,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,805.66/603.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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