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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.77, 908.56 and 172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.77, 908.56 and 172.83 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.77 : 908.56 = 172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.77/908.56 = 172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.77x = 908.56 × 172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.77x = 157,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,024.45/605.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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