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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.91, 901.41 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.91, 901.41 and 168.06 is: 252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.91 : 901.41 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.91/901.41 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.91x = 901.41 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.91x = 151,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,490.96/600.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.10

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