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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.82, 602.48 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.82, 602.48 and 170.86 is: 256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.82 : 602.48 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.82/602.48 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.82x = 602.48 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.82x = 102,939.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,939.73/401.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.18

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