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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.75, 908.52 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.75, 908.52 and 172.82 is: 259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.75 : 908.52 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.75/908.52 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.75x = 908.52 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.75x = 157,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,010.43/605.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.20

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