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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.74, 602.50 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.74, 602.50 and 170.51 is: 255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.74 : 602.50 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.74/602.50 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.74x = 602.50 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.74x = 102,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,730.67/401.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.72

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