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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.69, 602.53 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.69, 602.53 and 170.51 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.69 : 602.53 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.69/602.53 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.69x = 602.53 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.69x = 102,738.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,738.47/401.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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