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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 903.39 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 903.39 and 169.32 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 903.39 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/903.39 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 903.39 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 152,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,961.99/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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