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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.86, 901.34 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.86, 901.34 and 168.01 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.86 : 901.34 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.86/901.34 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.86x = 901.34 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.86x = 151,435.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,435.71/600.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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