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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.17, 601.69 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.17, 601.69 and 170.02 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.17 : 601.69 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.17/601.69 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.17x = 601.69 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.17x = 102,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,299.33/401.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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