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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 900.90 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 900.90 and 167.79 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 900.90 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/900.90 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 900.90 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 151,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,162.01/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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