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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.89, 904.36 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.89, 904.36 and 170.08 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.89 : 904.36 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.89/904.36 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.89x = 904.36 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.89x = 153,809.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,809.03/602.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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