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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.47, 902.12 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.47, 902.12 and 168.66 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.47 : 902.12 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.47/902.12 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.47x = 902.12 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.47x = 152,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,150.72/601.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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