Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.17, 601.28 and 169.71
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 401.17, 601.28 and 169.71 is: 254.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401.17 : 601.28 = 169.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401.17/601.28 = 169.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401.17x = 601.28 × 169.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401.17x = 102,040.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,040.22/401.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254.36
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