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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.93, 600.09 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.93, 600.09 and 168.94 is: 253.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.93 : 600.09 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.93/600.09 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.93x = 600.09 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.93x = 101,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,379.20/399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.49

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