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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 906.66 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 906.66 and 171.60 is: 257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 906.66 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/906.66 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 906.66 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 155,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,582.86/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.40

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