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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.80, 902.70 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.80, 902.70 and 168.96 is: 253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.80 : 902.70 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.80/902.70 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.80x = 902.70 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.80x = 152,520.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,520.19/601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.44

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