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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.32, 900.41 and 167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.32, 900.41 and 167.51 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.32 : 900.41 = 167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.32/900.41 = 167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.32x = 900.41 × 167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.32x = 150,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,822.34/600.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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