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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.13, 906.33 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.13, 906.33 and 171.27 is: 256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.13 : 906.33 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.13/906.33 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.13x = 906.33 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.13x = 155,227.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,227.14/604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.95

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