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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.66, 601.07 and 169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.66, 601.07 and 169.55 is: 254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.66 : 601.07 = 169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.66/601.07 = 169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.66x = 601.07 × 169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.66x = 101,911.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,911.42/400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.36

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