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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.43, 906.64 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.43, 906.64 and 171.59 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.43 : 906.64 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.43/906.64 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.43x = 906.64 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.43x = 155,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,565.82/604.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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