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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.98, 905.93 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.98, 905.93 and 171.09 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.98 : 905.93 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.98/905.93 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.98x = 905.93 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.98x = 154,994.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,994.71/603.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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