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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.14, 603.26 and 170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.14, 603.26 and 170.99 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.14 : 603.26 = 170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.14/603.26 = 170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.14x = 603.26 × 170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.14x = 103,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,147.56/402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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