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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 601.38 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 601.38 and 169.84 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 601.38 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/601.38 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 601.38 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 102,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,138.38/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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