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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.85, 602.84 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.85, 602.84 and 170.74 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.85 : 602.84 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.85/602.84 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.85x = 602.84 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.85x = 102,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,928.90/401.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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