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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 600.32 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 600.32 and 172.08 is: 258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 600.32 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/600.32 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 600.32 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 103,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,303.07/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.21

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