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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.92, 908.67 and 172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.92, 908.67 and 172.96 is: 259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.92 : 908.67 = 172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.92/908.67 = 172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.92x = 908.67 × 172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.92x = 157,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,163.56/605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.38

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