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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.19, 598.72 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.19, 598.72 and 110.63 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.19 : 598.72 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.19/598.72 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.19x = 598.72 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.19x = 66,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,235.84/399.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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