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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.99, 601.44 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.99, 601.44 and 108.47 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.99 : 601.44 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.99/601.44 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.99x = 601.44 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.99x = 65,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,239.16/400.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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