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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.63, 600.97 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.63, 600.97 and 112.07 is: 168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.63 : 600.97 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.63/600.97 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.63x = 600.97 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.63x = 67,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,350.71/400.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.11

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