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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.02, 900.03 and 167.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.02, 900.03 and 167.21 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.02 : 900.03 = 167.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.02/900.03 = 167.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.02x = 900.03 × 167.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.02x = 150,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,494.02/600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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