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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.34, 912.43 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.34, 912.43 and 169.62 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.34 : 912.43 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.34/912.43 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.34x = 912.43 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.34x = 154,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,766.38/608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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