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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.28, 908 and 172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.28, 908 and 172.48 is: 258.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.28 : 908 = 172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.28/908 = 172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.28x = 908 × 172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.28x = 156,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,611.84/605.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.74

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