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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.40, 913.91 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.40, 913.91 and 170.54 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.40 : 913.91 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.40/913.91 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.40x = 913.91 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.40x = 155,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,852.79/609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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