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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.04, 906.20 and 171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.04, 906.20 and 171.19 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.04 : 906.20 = 171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.04/906.20 = 171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.04x = 906.20 × 171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.04x = 155,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,130.54/604.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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