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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 901.64 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 901.64 and 168.24 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 901.64 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/901.64 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 901.64 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 151,691.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,691.91/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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