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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 908.70 and 172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 908.70 and 172.96 is: 259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 908.70 = 172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/908.70 = 172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 908.70 × 172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 157,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,168.75/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.44

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