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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.95, 905.94 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.95, 905.94 and 171.11 is: 256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.95 : 905.94 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.95/905.94 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.95x = 905.94 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.95x = 155,015.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,015.39/603.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.67

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