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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.09, 598.57 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.09, 598.57 and 110.55 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.09 : 598.57 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.09/598.57 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.09x = 598.57 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.09x = 66,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,171.91/399.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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