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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.99, 905.97 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.99, 905.97 and 171.15 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.99 : 905.97 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.99/905.97 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.99x = 905.97 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.99x = 155,056.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,056.77/603.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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