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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.59, 914.39 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.59, 914.39 and 170.84 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.59 : 914.39 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.59/914.39 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.59x = 914.39 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.59x = 156,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,214.39/609.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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