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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.61, 601.96 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.61, 601.96 and 170.45 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.61 : 601.96 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.61/601.96 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.61x = 601.96 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.61x = 102,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,606.13/401.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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