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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.88, 902.72 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.88, 902.72 and 168.92 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.88 : 902.72 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.88/902.72 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.88x = 902.72 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.88x = 152,487.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,487.46/601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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