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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.83, 602.29 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.83, 602.29 and 170.68 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.83 : 602.29 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.83/602.29 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.83x = 602.29 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.83x = 102,798.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,798.86/401.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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