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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.68, 599.57 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.68, 599.57 and 111.14 is: 166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.68 : 599.57 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.68/599.57 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.68x = 599.57 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.68x = 66,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,635.65/399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.72

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