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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.52, 603.36 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.52, 603.36 and 171.52 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.52 : 603.36 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.52/603.36 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.52x = 603.36 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.52x = 103,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,488.31/402.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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