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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.94, 901.40 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.94, 901.40 and 168.10 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.94 : 901.40 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.94/901.40 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.94x = 901.40 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.94x = 151,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,525.34/600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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