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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.97, 601.11 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.97, 601.11 and 170.03 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.97 : 601.11 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.97/601.11 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.97x = 601.11 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.97x = 102,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,208.24/400.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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