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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.19, 603.52 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.19, 603.52 and 171.06 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.19 : 603.52 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.19/603.52 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.19x = 603.52 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.19x = 103,238.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,238.13/402.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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