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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.15, 598.73 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.15, 598.73 and 110.60 is: 165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.15 : 598.73 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.15/598.73 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.15x = 598.73 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.15x = 66,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,215.99/399.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.89

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