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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.12, 906.24 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.12, 906.24 and 171.28 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.12 : 906.24 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.12/906.24 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.12x = 906.24 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.12x = 155,220.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,220.79/604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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