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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 900.34 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 900.34 and 167.38 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 900.34 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/900.34 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 900.34 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 150,698.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,698.91/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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