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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.45, 908.16 and 172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.45, 908.16 and 172.61 is: 258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.45 : 908.16 = 172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.45/908.16 = 172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.45x = 908.16 × 172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.45x = 156,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,752.96/605.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.90

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