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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.61, 900.97 and 167.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.61, 900.97 and 167.77 is: 251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.61 : 900.97 = 167.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.61/900.97 = 167.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.61x = 900.97 × 167.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.61x = 151,153.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,153.07/600.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.67

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