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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.93, 600.94 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.93, 600.94 and 169.68 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.93 : 600.94 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.93/600.94 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.93x = 600.94 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.93x = 101,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,966.90/400.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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