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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.78, 602.23 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.78, 602.23 and 170.80 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.78 : 602.23 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.78/602.23 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.78x = 602.23 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.78x = 102,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,860.88/401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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