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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 908.30 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 908.30 and 166.77 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 908.30 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/908.30 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 908.30 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 151,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,477.19/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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