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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.69, 899.55 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.69, 899.55 and 166.88 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.69 : 899.55 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.69/899.55 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.69x = 899.55 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.69x = 150,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,116.90/599.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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