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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 601.44 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 601.44 and 170.04 is: 254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 601.44 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/601.44 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 601.44 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 102,268.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,268.86/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.93

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