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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.14, 903.17 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.14, 903.17 and 169.28 is: 253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.14 : 903.17 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.14/903.17 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.14x = 903.17 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.14x = 152,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,891.30/602.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.91

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