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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 907.56 and 172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 907.56 and 172.20 is: 258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 907.56 = 172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/907.56 = 172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 907.56 × 172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 156,281.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,281.83/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.25

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