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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.26, 600.31 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.26, 600.31 and 111.63 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.26 : 600.31 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.26/600.31 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.26x = 600.31 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.26x = 67,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,012.61/400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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