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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.71, 601.10 and 157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.71, 601.10 and 157.17 is: 235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.71 : 601.10 = 157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.71/601.10 = 157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.71x = 601.10 × 157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.71x = 94,474.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,474.10/400.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.77

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