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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.65, 902.44 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.65, 902.44 and 168.81 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.65 : 902.44 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.65/902.44 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.65x = 902.44 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.65x = 152,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,337.72/601.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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