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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 600.36 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 600.36 and 169.08 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 600.36 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/600.36 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 600.36 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 101,508.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,508.87/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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