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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.55, 906.96 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.55, 906.96 and 171.69 is: 257.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.55 : 906.96 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.55/906.96 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.55x = 906.96 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.55x = 155,715.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,715.96/604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.58

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