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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.83, 904.15 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.83, 904.15 and 169.89 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.83 : 904.15 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.83/904.15 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.83x = 904.15 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.83x = 153,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,603.15/602.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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