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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.77, 901.16 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.77, 901.16 and 167.96 is: 251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.77 : 901.16 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.77/901.16 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.77x = 901.16 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.77x = 151,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,358.83/600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.94

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