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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.93, 601.02 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.93, 601.02 and 170.01 is: 254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.93 : 601.02 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.93/601.02 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.93x = 601.02 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.93x = 102,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,179.41/400.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.86

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