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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.63, 600.87 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.63, 600.87 and 108.13 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.63 : 600.87 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.63/600.87 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.63x = 600.87 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.63x = 64,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,972.07/400.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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