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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.48, 603.36 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.48, 603.36 and 171.54 is: 257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.48 : 603.36 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.48/603.36 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.48x = 603.36 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.48x = 103,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,500.37/402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.16

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