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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.55, 600.59 and 156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.55, 600.59 and 156.79 is: 235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.55 : 600.59 = 156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.55/600.59 = 156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.55x = 600.59 × 156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.55x = 94,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,162.72/400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.08

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