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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.39, 907.97 and 172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.39, 907.97 and 172.45 is: 258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.39 : 907.97 = 172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.39/907.97 = 172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.39x = 907.97 × 172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.39x = 156,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,574.02/605.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.63

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