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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.49, 601.83 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.49, 601.83 and 170.28 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.49 : 601.83 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.49/601.83 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.49x = 601.83 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.49x = 102,479.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,479.61/401.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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