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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.23, 901.89 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.23, 901.89 and 168.42 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.23 : 901.89 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.23/901.89 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.23x = 901.89 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.23x = 151,896.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,896.31/601.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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