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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.39, 908.09 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.39, 908.09 and 172.55 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.39 : 908.09 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.39/908.09 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.39x = 908.09 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.39x = 156,688.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,688.85/605.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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