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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.94, 905.86 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.94, 905.86 and 171.04 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.94 : 905.86 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.94/905.86 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.94x = 905.86 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.94x = 154,938.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,938.29/603.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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