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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.27, 600.44 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.27, 600.44 and 111.71 is: 167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.27 : 600.44 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.27/600.44 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.27x = 600.44 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.27x = 67,072.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,072.43/400.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.57

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