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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.12, 902.97 and 169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.12, 902.97 and 169.17 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.12 : 902.97 = 169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.12/902.97 = 169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.12x = 902.97 × 169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.12x = 152,755.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,755.43/602.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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