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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.93, 904.41 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.93, 904.41 and 170.12 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.93 : 904.41 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.93/904.41 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.93x = 904.41 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.93x = 153,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,858.23/602.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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