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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.13, 906.22 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.13, 906.22 and 171.32 is: 256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.13 : 906.22 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.13/906.22 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.13x = 906.22 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.13x = 155,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,249.29/604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.98

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