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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.21, 907.96 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.21, 907.96 and 172.36 is: 258.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.21 : 907.96 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.21/907.96 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.21x = 907.96 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.21x = 156,493.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,493.28/605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.58

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