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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 907.63 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 907.63 and 172.14 is: 258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 907.63 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/907.63 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 907.63 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 156,239.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,239.43/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.26

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