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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.73, 601.07 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.73, 601.07 and 112.19 is: 168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.73 : 601.07 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.73/601.07 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.73x = 601.07 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.73x = 67,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,430.48/400.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.27

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