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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.14, 900.15 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.14, 900.15 and 167.28 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.14 : 900.15 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.14/900.15 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.14x = 900.15 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.14x = 150,577.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,577.09/600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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