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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.07, 906.01 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.07, 906.01 and 171.13 is: 256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.07 : 906.01 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.07/906.01 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.07x = 906.01 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.07x = 155,040.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,040.11/604.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.66

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