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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.95, 907.16 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.95, 907.16 and 172.01 is: 257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.95 : 907.16 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.95/907.16 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.95x = 907.16 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.95x = 156,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,035.20/604.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.93

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