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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.98, 901.46 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.98, 901.46 and 168.14 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.98 : 901.46 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.98/901.46 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.98x = 901.46 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.98x = 151,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,574.16/600.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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