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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.08, 598.59 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.08, 598.59 and 110.52 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.08 : 598.59 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.08/598.59 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.08x = 598.59 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.08x = 66,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,156.17/399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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