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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.53, 601.96 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.53, 601.96 and 170.60 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.53 : 601.96 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.53/601.96 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.53x = 601.96 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.53x = 102,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,694.38/401.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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