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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.17, 600.27 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.17, 600.27 and 111.61 is: 167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.17 : 600.27 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.17/600.27 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.17x = 600.27 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.17x = 66,992.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,992.58/400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.41

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