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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 601.41 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 601.41 and 112.31 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 601.41 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/601.41 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 601.41 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 67,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,546.28/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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