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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.70, 901.08 and 167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.70, 901.08 and 167.80 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.70 : 901.08 = 167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.70/901.08 = 167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.70x = 901.08 × 167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.70x = 151,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,201.22/600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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