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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.85, 601.34 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.85, 601.34 and 169.74 is: 254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.85 : 601.34 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.85/601.34 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.85x = 601.34 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.85x = 102,073.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,073.67/400.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.64

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