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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.23, 906.39 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.23, 906.39 and 171.42 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.23 : 906.39 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.23/906.39 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.23x = 906.39 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.23x = 155,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,373.37/604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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