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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.32, 603.14 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.32, 603.14 and 171.39 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.32 : 603.14 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.32/603.14 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.32x = 603.14 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.32x = 103,371.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,371.31/402.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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