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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.78, 602.56 and 170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.78, 602.56 and 170.67 is: 255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.78 : 602.56 = 170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.78/602.56 = 170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.78x = 602.56 × 170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.78x = 102,840.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,840.43/401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.96

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