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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.98, 901.50 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.98, 901.50 and 168.18 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.98 : 901.50 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.98/901.50 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.98x = 901.50 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.98x = 151,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,614.27/600.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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