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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.29, 900.36 and 161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.29, 900.36 and 161.57 is: 242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.29 : 900.36 = 161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.29/900.36 = 161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.29x = 900.36 × 161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.29x = 145,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,472.81/600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.34

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