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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.63, 908.42 and 172.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.63, 908.42 and 172.78 is: 259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.63 : 908.42 = 172.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.63/908.42 = 172.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.63x = 908.42 × 172.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.63x = 156,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,956.81/605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.16

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