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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.23, 599.99 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.23, 599.99 and 169.29 is: 253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.23 : 599.99 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.23/599.99 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.23x = 599.99 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.23x = 101,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,571.46/400.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.78

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