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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.36, 908.18 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.36, 908.18 and 172.50 is: 258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.36 : 908.18 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.36/908.18 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.36x = 908.18 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.36x = 156,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,660.19/605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.79

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