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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.97, 601.12 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.97, 601.12 and 170.04 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.97 : 601.12 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.97/601.12 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.97x = 601.12 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.97x = 102,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,210.59/400.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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