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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.63, 601.97 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.63, 601.97 and 170.44 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.63 : 601.97 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.63/601.97 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.63x = 601.97 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.63x = 102,597.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,597.41/401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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