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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 601.55 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 601.55 and 169.76 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 601.55 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/601.55 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 601.55 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 102,115.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,115.27/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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