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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.89, 908.83 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.89, 908.83 and 173.04 is: 259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.89 : 908.83 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.89/908.83 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.89x = 908.83 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.89x = 157,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,263.94/605.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.56

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