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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.38, 907.97 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.38, 907.97 and 172.44 is: 258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.38 : 907.97 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.38/907.97 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.38x = 907.97 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.38x = 156,570.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,570.35/605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.63

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