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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.81, 914.72 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.81, 914.72 and 171.06 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.81 : 914.72 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.81/914.72 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.81x = 914.72 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.81x = 156,471.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,471.15/609.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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