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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.27, 598.95 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.27, 598.95 and 110.73 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.27 : 598.95 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.27/598.95 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.27x = 598.95 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.27x = 66,321.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,321.73/399.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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