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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.33, 906.39 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.33, 906.39 and 171.52 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.33 : 906.39 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.33/906.39 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.33x = 906.39 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.33x = 155,464.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,464.01/604.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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