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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.63, 603.47 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.63, 603.47 and 171.38 is: 256.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.63 : 603.47 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.63/603.47 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.63x = 603.47 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.63x = 103,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,422.69/402.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.87

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