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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.22, 906.33 and 171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.22, 906.33 and 171.41 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.22 : 906.33 = 171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.22/906.33 = 171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.22x = 906.33 × 171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.22x = 155,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,354.03/604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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