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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.86, 907.20 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.86, 907.20 and 172.05 is: 258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.86 : 907.20 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.86/907.20 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.86x = 907.20 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.86x = 156,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,083.76/604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.05

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