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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.87, 601.31 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.87, 601.31 and 112.31 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.87 : 601.31 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.87/601.31 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.87x = 601.31 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.87x = 67,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,529.56/400.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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