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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.73, 604.13 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.73, 604.13 and 171.59 is: 257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.73 : 604.13 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.73/604.13 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.73x = 604.13 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.73x = 103,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,658.79/402.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.39

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