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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.57, 900.78 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.57, 900.78 and 167.76 is: 251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.57 : 900.78 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.57/900.78 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.57x = 900.78 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.57x = 151,114.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,114.85/600.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.62

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