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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.57, 602.46 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.57, 602.46 and 170.47 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.57 : 602.46 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.57/602.46 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.57x = 602.46 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.57x = 102,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,699.48/401.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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