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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.69, 601.22 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.69, 601.22 and 169.75 is: 254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.69 : 601.22 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.69/601.22 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.69x = 601.22 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.69x = 102,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,057.10/400.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.70

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