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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.51, 600.77 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.51, 600.77 and 111.95 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.51 : 600.77 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.51/600.77 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.51x = 600.77 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.51x = 67,253.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,253.39/400.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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