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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.99, 899.98 and 167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.99, 899.98 and 167.14 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.99 : 899.98 = 167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.99/899.98 = 167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.99x = 899.98 × 167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.99x = 150,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,421.82/599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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