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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.11, 907.67 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.11, 907.67 and 172.25 is: 258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.11 : 907.67 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.11/907.67 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.11x = 907.67 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.11x = 156,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,346.16/605.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.38

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