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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.81, 901.28 and 167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.81, 901.28 and 167.98 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.81 : 901.28 = 167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.81/901.28 = 167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.81x = 901.28 × 167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.81x = 151,397.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,397.01/600.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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