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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.41, 903.61 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.41, 903.61 and 169.56 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.41 : 903.61 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.41/903.61 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.41x = 903.61 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.41x = 153,218.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,218.37/602.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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