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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.17, 903.26 and 169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.17, 903.26 and 169.33 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.17 : 903.26 = 169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.17/903.26 = 169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.17x = 903.26 × 169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.17x = 152,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,949.02/602.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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