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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.89, 901.35 and 168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.89, 901.35 and 168.05 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.89 : 901.35 = 168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.89/901.35 = 168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.89x = 901.35 × 168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.89x = 151,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,471.03/600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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