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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 907.41 and 172.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 907.41 and 172.07 is: 258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 907.41 = 172.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/907.41 = 172.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 907.41 × 172.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 156,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,133.50/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.11

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