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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.48, 603.27 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.48, 603.27 and 171.09 is: 256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.48 : 603.27 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.48/603.27 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.48x = 603.27 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.48x = 103,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,213.46/402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.44

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