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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.98, 906.13 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.98, 906.13 and 171.14 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.98 : 906.13 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.98/906.13 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.98x = 906.13 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.98x = 155,075.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,075.39/603.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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