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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.77, 907.16 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.77, 907.16 and 166.02 is: 249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.77 : 907.16 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.77/907.16 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.77x = 907.16 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.77x = 150,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,608.85/604.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.03

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