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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.67, 902.56 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.67, 902.56 and 168.83 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.67 : 902.56 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.67/902.56 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.67x = 902.56 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.67x = 152,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,379.20/601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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