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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.75, 601.13 and 172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.75, 601.13 and 172.75 is: 259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.75 : 601.13 = 172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.75/601.13 = 172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.75x = 601.13 × 172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.75x = 103,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,845.21/400.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.13

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