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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.87, 907.31 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.87, 907.31 and 172.02 is: 258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.87 : 907.31 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.87/907.31 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.87x = 907.31 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.87x = 156,074.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,074.61/604.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.03

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