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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.78, 917.57 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.78, 917.57 and 172.98 is: 259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.78 : 917.57 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.78/917.57 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.78x = 917.57 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.78x = 158,720.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,720.39/611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.44

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