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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.29, 602.01 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.29, 602.01 and 170.18 is: 255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.29 : 602.01 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.29/602.01 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.29x = 602.01 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.29x = 102,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,450.06/401.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.30

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