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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.62, 906.98 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.62, 906.98 and 171.78 is: 257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.62 : 906.98 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.62/906.98 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.62x = 906.98 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.62x = 155,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,801.02/604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.68

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