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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.25, 603.16 and 170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.25, 603.16 and 170.89 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.25 : 603.16 = 170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.25/603.16 = 170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.25x = 603.16 × 170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.25x = 103,074.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,074.01/402.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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