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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.18, 600.19 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.18, 600.19 and 111.55 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.18 : 600.19 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.18/600.19 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.18x = 600.19 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.18x = 66,951.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,951.19/400.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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