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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.77, 902.73 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.77, 902.73 and 168.96 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.77 : 902.73 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.77/902.73 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.77x = 902.73 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.77x = 152,525.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,525.26/601.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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