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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.99, 901.49 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.99, 901.49 and 168.14 is: 252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.99 : 901.49 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.99/901.49 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.99x = 901.49 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.99x = 151,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,571.18/600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.20

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