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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.01, 907.40 and 172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.01, 907.40 and 172.17 is: 258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.01 : 907.40 = 172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.01/907.40 = 172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.01x = 907.40 × 172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.01x = 156,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,226.20/605.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.22

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