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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.73, 908.55 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.73, 908.55 and 172.92 is: 259.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.73 : 908.55 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.73/908.55 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.73x = 908.55 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.73x = 157,106.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,106.47/605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.37

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