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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.68, 603.45 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.68, 603.45 and 171.26 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.68 : 603.45 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.68/603.45 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.68x = 603.45 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.68x = 103,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,346.85/402.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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