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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.39, 900.47 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.39, 900.47 and 167.43 is: 251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.39 : 900.47 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.39/900.47 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.39x = 900.47 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.39x = 150,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,764.85/600.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.11

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