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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 907.35 and 172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 907.35 and 172 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 907.35 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/907.35 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 907.35 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 156,064.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,064.20/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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