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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.77, 603.84 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.77, 603.84 and 171.51 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.77 : 603.84 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.77/603.84 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.77x = 603.84 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.77x = 103,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,564.60/402.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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