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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 902.43 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 902.43 and 168.75 is: 253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 902.43 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/902.43 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 902.43 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 152,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,285.06/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.09

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