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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.56, 603.80 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.56, 603.80 and 114 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.56 : 603.80 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.56/603.80 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.56x = 603.80 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.56x = 68,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,833.20/402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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