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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.60, 902.32 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.60, 902.32 and 168.76 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.60 : 902.32 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.60/902.32 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.60x = 902.32 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.60x = 152,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,275.52/601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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