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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.46, 599.19 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.46, 599.19 and 110.86 is: 166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.46 : 599.19 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.46/599.19 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.46x = 599.19 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.46x = 66,426.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,426.20/399.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.29

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