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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.59, 908.38 and 172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.59, 908.38 and 172.75 is: 259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.59 : 908.38 = 172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.59/908.38 = 172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.59x = 908.38 × 172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.59x = 156,918.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,918.10/605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.12

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