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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.17, 901.79 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.17, 901.79 and 168.36 is: 252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.17 : 901.79 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.17/901.79 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.17x = 901.79 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.17x = 151,827.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,827.32/601.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.55

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