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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.49, 599.23 and 110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.49, 599.23 and 110.93 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.49 : 599.23 = 110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.49/599.23 = 110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.49x = 599.23 × 110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.49x = 66,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,469.59/399.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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