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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.83, 908.73 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.83, 908.73 and 172.99 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.83 : 908.73 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.83/908.73 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.83x = 908.73 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.83x = 157,200.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,200.57/605.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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