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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 603.26 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 603.26 and 113.60 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 603.26 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/603.26 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 603.26 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 68,531.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,531.70/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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