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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.97, 602.95 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.97, 602.95 and 170.82 is: 256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.97 : 602.95 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.97/602.95 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.97x = 602.95 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.97x = 102,995.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,995.06/401.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.23

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