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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.53, 602.35 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.53, 602.35 and 170.27 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.53 : 602.35 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.53/602.35 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.53x = 602.35 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.53x = 102,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,561.28/401.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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