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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.50, 906.65 and 171.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.50, 906.65 and 171.57 is: 257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.50 : 906.65 = 171.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.50/906.65 = 171.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.50x = 906.65 × 171.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.50x = 155,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,553.08/604.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.33

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