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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 900.72 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 900.72 and 167.67 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 900.72 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/900.72 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 900.72 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 151,023.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,023.72/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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