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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.03, 600.02 and 111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.03, 600.02 and 111.46 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.03 : 600.02 = 111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.03/600.02 = 111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.03x = 600.02 × 111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.03x = 66,874.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,874.67/400.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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