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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.89, 905.80 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.89, 905.80 and 171.03 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.89 : 905.80 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.89/905.80 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.89x = 905.80 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.89x = 154,918.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,918.97/603.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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