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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.80, 901.22 and 167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.80, 901.22 and 167.92 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.80 : 901.22 = 167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.80/901.22 = 167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.80x = 901.22 × 167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.80x = 151,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,332.86/600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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