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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 908.72 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 908.72 and 172.92 is: 259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 908.72 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/908.72 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 908.72 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 157,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,135.86/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.35

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