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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.63, 902.41 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.63, 902.41 and 168.75 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.63 : 902.41 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.63/902.41 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.63x = 902.41 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.63x = 152,281.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,281.27/601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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