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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.77, 904.23 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.77, 904.23 and 169.96 is: 254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.77 : 904.23 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.77/904.23 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.77x = 904.23 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.77x = 153,682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,682.93/602.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.96

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