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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.96, 908.88 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.96, 908.88 and 167.24 is: 250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.96 : 908.88 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.96/908.88 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.96x = 908.88 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.96x = 152,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,001.09/605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.84

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