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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 907.89 and 172.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 907.89 and 172.31 is: 258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 907.89 = 172.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/907.89 = 172.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 907.89 × 172.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 156,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,440.80/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.51

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