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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 601.25 and 112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 601.25 and 112.25 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 601.25 = 112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/601.25 = 112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 601.25 × 112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 67,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,489.75/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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