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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.26, 603.32 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.26, 603.32 and 113.63 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.26 : 603.32 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.26/603.32 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.26x = 603.32 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.26x = 68,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,551.67/402.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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