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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.12, 598.68 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.12, 598.68 and 110.56 is: 165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.12 : 598.68 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.12/598.68 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.12x = 598.68 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.12x = 66,190.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,190.06/399.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.84

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