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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 900 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 900 and 167.24 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 900 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/900 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 900 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 150,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,516/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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