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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.41, 602.16 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.41, 602.16 and 170.26 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.41 : 602.16 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.41/602.16 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.41x = 602.16 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.41x = 102,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,523.76/401.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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