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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.74, 902.69 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.74, 902.69 and 168.90 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.74 : 902.69 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.74/902.69 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.74x = 902.69 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.74x = 152,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,464.34/601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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