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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.51, 899.27 and 166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.51, 899.27 and 166.69 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.51 : 899.27 = 166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.51/899.27 = 166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.51x = 899.27 × 166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.51x = 149,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,899.32/599.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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