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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.99, 901.50 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.99, 901.50 and 168.15 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.99 : 901.50 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.99/901.50 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.99x = 901.50 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.99x = 151,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,587.23/600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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