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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.95, 904.43 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.95, 904.43 and 170.11 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.95 : 904.43 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.95/904.43 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.95x = 904.43 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.95x = 153,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,852.59/602.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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