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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 599.96 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 599.96 and 168.96 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 599.96 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/599.96 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 599.96 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 101,369.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,369.24/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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