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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.31, 601.96 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.31, 601.96 and 170.14 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.31 : 601.96 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.31/601.96 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.31x = 601.96 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.31x = 102,415.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,415.54/401.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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