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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 600.98 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 600.98 and 169.95 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 600.98 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/600.98 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 600.98 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 102,136.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,136.55/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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