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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.34, 600.52 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.34, 600.52 and 111.80 is: 167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.34 : 600.52 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.34/600.52 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.34x = 600.52 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.34x = 67,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,138.14/400.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.70

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