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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.72, 602.26 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.72, 602.26 and 170.76 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.72 : 602.26 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.72/602.26 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.72x = 602.26 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.72x = 102,841.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,841.92/401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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