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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.34, 599.91 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.34, 599.91 and 156.74 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.34 : 599.91 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.34/599.91 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.34x = 599.91 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.34x = 94,026.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,026.31/400.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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