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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.24, 603.28 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.24, 603.28 and 171.16 is: 256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.24 : 603.28 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.24/603.28 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.24x = 603.28 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.24x = 103,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,257.40/402.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.71

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