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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.50, 908.14 and 172.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.50, 908.14 and 172.57 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.50 : 908.14 = 172.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.50/908.14 = 172.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.50x = 908.14 × 172.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.50x = 156,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,717.72/605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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