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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.71, 902.72 and 168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.71, 902.72 and 168.87 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.71 : 902.72 = 168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.71/902.72 = 168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.71x = 902.72 × 168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.71x = 152,440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,440.07/601.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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