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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 601.93 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 601.93 and 170.03 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 601.93 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/601.93 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 601.93 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 102,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,347.88/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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