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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.74, 908.64 and 172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.74, 908.64 and 172.96 is: 259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.74 : 908.64 = 172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.74/908.64 = 172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.74x = 908.64 × 172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.74x = 157,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,158.37/605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.45

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