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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.03, 603.18 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.03, 603.18 and 171.18 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.03 : 603.18 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.03/603.18 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.03x = 603.18 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.03x = 103,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,252.35/402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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