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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.93, 899.94 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.93, 899.94 and 167.09 is: 250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.93 : 899.94 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.93/899.94 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.93x = 899.94 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.93x = 150,366.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,366.47/599.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.64

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