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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.32, 906.54 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.32, 906.54 and 171.51 is: 257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.32 : 906.54 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.32/906.54 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.32x = 906.54 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.32x = 155,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,480.68/604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.28

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