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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.72, 600.68 and 156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.72, 600.68 and 156.91 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.72 : 600.68 = 156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.72/600.68 = 156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.72x = 600.68 × 156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.72x = 94,252.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,252.70/400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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