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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.48, 600.66 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.48, 600.66 and 111.88 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.48 : 600.66 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.48/600.66 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.48x = 600.66 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.48x = 67,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,201.84/400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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