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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.27, 906.36 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.27, 906.36 and 171.42 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.27 : 906.36 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.27/906.36 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.27x = 906.36 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.27x = 155,368.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,368.23/604.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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