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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 603.34 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 603.34 and 113.64 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 603.34 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/603.34 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 603.34 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 68,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,563.56/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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