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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.14, 901.70 and 168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.14, 901.70 and 168.29 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.14 : 901.70 = 168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.14/901.70 = 168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.14x = 901.70 × 168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.14x = 151,751.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,751.77/601.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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