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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.11, 602.75 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.11, 602.75 and 171.14 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.11 : 602.75 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.11/602.75 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.11x = 602.75 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.11x = 103,150.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,150.77/402.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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