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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.19, 906.38 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.19, 906.38 and 171.34 is: 257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.19 : 906.38 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.19/906.38 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.19x = 906.38 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.19x = 155,296.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,296.67/604.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.03

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