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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.46, 911.24 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.46, 911.24 and 168.73 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.46 : 911.24 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.46/911.24 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.46x = 911.24 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.46x = 153,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,755.38/607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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