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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.25, 603.38 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.25, 603.38 and 113.70 is: 170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.25 : 603.38 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.25/603.38 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.25x = 603.38 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.25x = 68,604.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,604.31/402.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.55

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