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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.46, 908.13 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.46, 908.13 and 166.74 is: 250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.46 : 908.13 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.46/908.13 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.46x = 908.13 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.46x = 151,422.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,422.99/605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.10

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