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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 908.78 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 908.78 and 167.18 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 908.78 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/908.78 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 908.78 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 151,929.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,929.00/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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