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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.72, 601.08 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.72, 601.08 and 169.60 is: 254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.72 : 601.08 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.72/601.08 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.72x = 601.08 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.72x = 101,943.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,943.17/400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.40

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