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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.10, 900.05 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.10, 900.05 and 167.27 is: 250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.10 : 900.05 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.10/900.05 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.10x = 900.05 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.10x = 150,546.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,546.03/600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.87

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