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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.65, 601.98 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.65, 601.98 and 170.35 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.65 : 601.98 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.65/601.98 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.65x = 601.98 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.65x = 102,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,547.29/401.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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