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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.07, 901.49 and 168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.07, 901.49 and 168.23 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.07 : 901.49 = 168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.07/901.49 = 168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.07x = 901.49 × 168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.07x = 151,659.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,659.71/601.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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