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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.24, 908.01 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.24, 908.01 and 172.40 is: 258.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.24 : 908.01 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.24/908.01 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.24x = 908.01 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.24x = 156,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,540.92/605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.64

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