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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.76, 901.14 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.76, 901.14 and 167.91 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.76 : 901.14 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.76/901.14 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.76x = 901.14 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.76x = 151,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,309.58/600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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