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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.67, 907.15 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.67, 907.15 and 171.81 is: 257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.67 : 907.15 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.67/907.15 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.67x = 907.15 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.67x = 155,859.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,859.28/604.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.76

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