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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.05, 604.71 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.05, 604.71 and 168.90 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.05 : 604.71 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.05/604.71 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.05x = 604.71 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.05x = 102,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,136.18/403.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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