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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.01, 899.91 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.01, 899.91 and 167.06 is: 250.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.01 : 899.91 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.01/899.91 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.01x = 899.91 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.01x = 150,341.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,341.21/600.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.57

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