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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.50, 908.40 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.50, 908.40 and 172.66 is: 259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.50 : 908.40 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.50/908.40 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.50x = 908.40 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.50x = 156,842.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,842.72/605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.03

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