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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.20, 906.38 and 171.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.20, 906.38 and 171.37 is: 257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.20 : 906.38 = 171.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.20/906.38 = 171.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.20x = 906.38 × 171.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.20x = 155,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,326.34/604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.08

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