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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.67, 907.08 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.67, 907.08 and 171.83 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.67 : 907.08 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.67/907.08 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.67x = 907.08 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.67x = 155,863.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,863.56/604.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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