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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.64, 908.34 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.64, 908.34 and 172.68 is: 258.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.64 : 908.34 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.64/908.34 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.64x = 908.34 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.64x = 156,852.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,852.15/605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.99

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