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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.89, 899.77 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.89, 899.77 and 167 is: 250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.89 : 899.77 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.89/899.77 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.89x = 899.77 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.89x = 150,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,261.59/599.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.48

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