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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.35, 908.03 and 172.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.35, 908.03 and 172.51 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.35 : 908.03 = 172.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.35/908.03 = 172.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.35x = 908.03 × 172.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.35x = 156,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,644.26/605.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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