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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.42, 908.13 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.42, 908.13 and 166.68 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.42 : 908.13 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.42/908.13 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.42x = 908.13 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.42x = 151,367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,367.73/605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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