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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.72, 907.04 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.72, 907.04 and 171.88 is: 257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.72 : 907.04 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.72/907.04 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.72x = 907.04 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.72x = 155,902.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,902.04/604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.81

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