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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.89, 907.41 and 172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.89, 907.41 and 172.06 is: 258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.89 : 907.41 = 172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.89/907.41 = 172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.89x = 907.41 × 172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.89x = 156,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,127.34/604.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.11

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