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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 907.52 and 172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 907.52 and 172.30 is: 258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 907.52 = 172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/907.52 = 172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 907.52 × 172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 156,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,365.70/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.40

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