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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.12, 601.86 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.12, 601.86 and 170.08 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.12 : 601.86 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.12/601.86 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.12x = 601.86 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.12x = 102,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,364.35/401.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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