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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.12, 905.94 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.12, 905.94 and 171.24 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.12 : 905.94 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.12/905.94 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.12x = 905.94 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.12x = 155,133.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,133.17/604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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