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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.89, 907.22 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.89, 907.22 and 171.95 is: 257.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.89 : 907.22 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.89/907.22 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.89x = 907.22 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.89x = 155,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,991.08/604.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.88

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