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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.66, 600.98 and 112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.66, 600.98 and 112.09 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.66 : 600.98 = 112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.66/600.98 = 112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.66x = 600.98 × 112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.66x = 67,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,363.85/400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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