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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.66, 902.64 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.66, 902.64 and 168.81 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.66 : 902.64 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.66/902.64 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.66x = 902.64 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.66x = 152,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,374.66/601.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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