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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.85, 601.20 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.85, 601.20 and 112.31 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.85 : 601.20 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.85/601.20 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.85x = 601.20 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.85x = 67,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,520.77/400.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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