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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.39, 900.59 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.39, 900.59 and 167.55 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.39 : 900.59 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.39/900.59 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.39x = 900.59 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.39x = 150,894.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,894.27/600.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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