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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.10, 900.16 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.10, 900.16 and 167.26 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.10 : 900.16 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.10/900.16 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.10x = 900.16 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.10x = 150,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,560.76/600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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