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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.15, 907.88 and 172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.15, 907.88 and 172.34 is: 258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.15 : 907.88 = 172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.15/907.88 = 172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.15x = 907.88 × 172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.15x = 156,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,458.64/605.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.55

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