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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.33, 603.39 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.33, 603.39 and 171.10 is: 256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.33 : 603.39 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.33/603.39 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.33x = 603.39 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.33x = 103,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,236.16/402.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.60

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