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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.87, 599.76 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.87, 599.76 and 168.75 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.87 : 599.76 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.87/599.76 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.87x = 599.76 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.87x = 101,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,209.50/399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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