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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 602.66 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 602.66 and 113.21 is: 169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 602.66 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/602.66 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 602.66 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 68,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,223.56/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.81

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