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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 901.17 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 901.17 and 168.03 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 901.17 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/901.17 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 901.17 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 151,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,423.60/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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