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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.92, 914.93 and 171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.92, 914.93 and 171.17 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.92 : 914.93 = 171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.92/914.93 = 171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.92x = 914.93 × 171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.92x = 156,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,607.49/609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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