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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.12, 602.92 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.12, 602.92 and 170.96 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.12 : 602.92 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.12/602.92 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.12x = 602.92 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.12x = 103,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,075.20/402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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