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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 603 and 171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 603 and 171.30 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 603 = 171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/603 = 171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 603 × 171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 103,293.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,293.90/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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