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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.85, 901.18 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.85, 901.18 and 167.91 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.85 : 901.18 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.85/901.18 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.85x = 901.18 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.85x = 151,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,313.02/600.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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