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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.33, 599.87 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.33, 599.87 and 169.16 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.33 : 599.87 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.33/599.87 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.33x = 599.87 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.33x = 101,474.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,474.01/400.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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