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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.73, 901.10 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.73, 901.10 and 167.88 is: 251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.73 : 901.10 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.73/901.10 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.73x = 901.10 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.73x = 151,276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,276.67/600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.82

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