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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.57, 908.25 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.57, 908.25 and 172.63 is: 258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.57 : 908.25 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.57/908.25 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.57x = 908.25 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.57x = 156,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,791.20/605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.92

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