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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.66, 599.51 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.66, 599.51 and 111.12 is: 166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.66 : 599.51 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.66/599.51 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.66x = 599.51 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.66x = 66,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,617.55/399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.69

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