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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.47, 914.22 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.47, 914.22 and 170.73 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.47 : 914.22 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.47/914.22 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.47x = 914.22 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.47x = 156,084.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,084.78/609.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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