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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.92, 902.94 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.92, 902.94 and 169.08 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.92 : 902.94 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.92/902.94 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.92x = 902.94 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.92x = 152,669.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,669.10/601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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