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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.98, 911.89 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.98, 911.89 and 169.26 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.98 : 911.89 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.98/911.89 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.98x = 911.89 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.98x = 154,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,346.50/607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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