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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.66, 603.64 and 171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.66, 603.64 and 171.73 is: 257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.66 : 603.64 = 171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.66/603.64 = 171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.66x = 603.64 × 171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.66x = 103,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,663.10/402.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.45

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