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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.88, 901.32 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.88, 901.32 and 168.04 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.88 : 901.32 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.88/901.32 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.88x = 901.32 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.88x = 151,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,457.81/600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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