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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.01, 905.87 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.01, 905.87 and 171.20 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.01 : 905.87 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.01/905.87 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.01x = 905.87 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.01x = 155,080.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,080.84/604.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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