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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.10, 603.15 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.10, 603.15 and 171.15 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.10 : 603.15 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.10/603.15 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.10x = 603.15 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.10x = 103,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,229.12/402.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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