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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.95, 901.32 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.95, 901.32 and 168 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.95 : 901.32 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.95/901.32 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.95x = 901.32 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.95x = 151,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,421.76/600.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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