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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.96, 904.60 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.96, 904.60 and 170.12 is: 255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.96 : 904.60 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.96/904.60 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.96x = 904.60 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.96x = 153,890.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,890.55/602.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.23

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