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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.85, 601.29 and 169.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.85, 601.29 and 169.69 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.85 : 601.29 = 169.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.85/601.29 = 169.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.85x = 601.29 × 169.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.85x = 102,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,032.90/400.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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