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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.33, 903.39 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.33, 903.39 and 169.52 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.33 : 903.39 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.33/903.39 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.33x = 903.39 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.33x = 153,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,142.67/602.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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