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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.14, 907.60 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.14, 907.60 and 172.18 is: 258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.14 : 907.60 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.14/907.60 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.14x = 907.60 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.14x = 156,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,270.57/605.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.24

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