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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.91, 904.50 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.91, 904.50 and 170.07 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.91 : 904.50 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.91/904.50 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.91x = 904.50 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.91x = 153,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,828.32/602.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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