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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.13, 597.19 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.13, 597.19 and 170.13 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.13 : 597.19 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.13/597.19 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.13x = 597.19 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.13x = 101,596.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,596.52/398.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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