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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.38, 908.05 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.38, 908.05 and 172.53 is: 258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.38 : 908.05 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.38/908.05 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.38x = 908.05 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.38x = 156,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,665.87/605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.79

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