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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 900.36 and 167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 900.36 and 167.39 is: 251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 900.36 = 167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/900.36 = 167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 900.36 × 167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 150,706.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,706.76/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.08

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