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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.18, 900.27 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.18, 900.27 and 167.34 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.18 : 900.27 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.18/900.27 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.18x = 900.27 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.18x = 150,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,651.18/600.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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