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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.73, 907.05 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.73, 907.05 and 171.92 is: 257.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.73 : 907.05 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.73/907.05 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.73x = 907.05 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.73x = 155,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,940.04/604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.87

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