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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.37, 601.59 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.37, 601.59 and 170.19 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.37 : 601.59 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.37/601.59 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.37x = 601.59 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.37x = 102,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,381.59/401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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