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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.08, 907.62 and 172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.08, 907.62 and 172.24 is: 258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.08 : 907.62 = 172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.08/907.62 = 172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.08x = 907.62 × 172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.08x = 156,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,328.47/605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.36

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