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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 600.88 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 600.88 and 112.02 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 600.88 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/600.88 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 600.88 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 67,310.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,310.58/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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