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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.46, 917.09 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.46, 917.09 and 172.68 is: 258.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.46 : 917.09 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.46/917.09 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.46x = 917.09 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.46x = 158,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,363.10/611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.99

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