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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605, 907.44 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605, 907.44 and 172.16 is: 258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 907.44 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/907.44 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 907.44 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 156,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,224.87/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.22

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