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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.03, 901.44 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.03, 901.44 and 168.09 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.03 : 901.44 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.03/901.44 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.03x = 901.44 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.03x = 151,523.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,523.05/601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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