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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.68, 900.94 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.68, 900.94 and 167.88 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.68 : 900.94 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.68/900.94 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.68x = 900.94 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.68x = 151,249.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,249.81/600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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