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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.39, 601.68 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.39, 601.68 and 170.45 is: 255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.39 : 601.68 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.39/601.68 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.39x = 601.68 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.39x = 102,558.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,558.67/401.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.51

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