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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 600.66 and 156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 600.66 and 156.99 is: 235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 600.66 = 156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/600.66 = 156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 600.66 × 156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 94,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,295.36/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.39

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