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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.51, 902.14 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.51, 902.14 and 168.67 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.51 : 902.14 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.51/902.14 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.51x = 902.14 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.51x = 152,163.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,163.95/601.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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