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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.62, 908.44 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.62, 908.44 and 172.76 is: 259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.62 : 908.44 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.62/908.44 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.62x = 908.44 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.62x = 156,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,942.09/605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.14

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