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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.10, 907.65 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.10, 907.65 and 166.35 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.10 : 907.65 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.10/907.65 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.10x = 907.65 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.10x = 150,987.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,987.58/605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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