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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.94, 899.78 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.94, 899.78 and 167.13 is: 250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.94 : 899.78 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.94/899.78 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.94x = 899.78 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.94x = 150,379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,379.40/599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.66

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