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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.52, 600.77 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.52, 600.77 and 111.95 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.52 : 600.77 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.52/600.77 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.52x = 600.77 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.52x = 67,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,256.20/400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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