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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 600.93 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 600.93 and 169.47 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 600.93 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/600.93 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 600.93 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 101,839.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,839.61/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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