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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.66, 901.14 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.66, 901.14 and 167.81 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.66 : 901.14 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.66/901.14 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.66x = 901.14 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.66x = 151,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,222.56/600.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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