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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.73, 904.14 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.73, 904.14 and 169.88 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.73 : 904.14 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.73/904.14 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.73x = 904.14 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.73x = 153,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,595.30/602.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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