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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.12, 600.28 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.12, 600.28 and 168.88 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.12 : 600.28 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.12/600.28 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.12x = 600.28 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.12x = 101,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,372.29/400.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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