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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.15, 599.64 and 168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.15, 599.64 and 168.91 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.15 : 599.64 = 168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.15/599.64 = 168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.15x = 599.64 × 168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.15x = 101,283.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,283.06/400.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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