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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 601.76 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 601.76 and 112.60 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 601.76 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/601.76 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 601.76 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 67,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,758.18/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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