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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.36, 906.59 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.36, 906.59 and 171.52 is: 257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.36 : 906.59 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.36/906.59 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.36x = 906.59 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.36x = 155,498.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,498.32/604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.29

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