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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 601.40 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 601.40 and 169.91 is: 254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 601.40 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/601.40 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 601.40 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 102,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,183.87/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.87

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