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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.85, 907.29 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.85, 907.29 and 166.14 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.85 : 907.29 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.85/907.29 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.85x = 907.29 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.85x = 150,737.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,737.16/604.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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