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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.54, 600.92 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.54, 600.92 and 169.49 is: 254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.54 : 600.92 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.54/600.92 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.54x = 600.92 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.54x = 101,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,849.93/400.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.28

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