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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.27, 907.88 and 172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.27, 907.88 and 172.43 is: 258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.27 : 907.88 = 172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.27/907.88 = 172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.27x = 907.88 × 172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.27x = 156,542.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,542.65/605.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.63

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