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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.62, 601.16 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.62, 601.16 and 169.48 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.62 : 601.16 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.62/601.16 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.62x = 601.16 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.62x = 101,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,884.60/400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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