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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.22, 901.73 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.22, 901.73 and 168.38 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.22 : 901.73 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.22/901.73 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.22x = 901.73 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.22x = 151,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,832.59/601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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