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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.01, 900.05 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.01, 900.05 and 167.16 is: 250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.01 : 900.05 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.01/900.05 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.01x = 900.05 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.01x = 150,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,454.90/600.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.76

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