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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.08, 602.91 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.08, 602.91 and 170.82 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.08 : 602.91 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.08/602.91 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.08x = 602.91 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.08x = 102,989.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,989.09/402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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