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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.05, 907.58 and 172.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.05, 907.58 and 172.21 is: 258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.05 : 907.58 = 172.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.05/907.58 = 172.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.05x = 907.58 × 172.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.05x = 156,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,294.35/605.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.32

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