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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.59, 902.30 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.59, 902.30 and 162.87 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.59 : 902.30 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.59/902.30 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.59x = 902.30 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.59x = 146,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,957.19/601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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