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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.18, 603.27 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.18, 603.27 and 113.61 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.18 : 603.27 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.18/603.27 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.18x = 603.27 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.18x = 68,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,537.50/402.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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