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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.80, 603.66 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.80, 603.66 and 171.56 is: 257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.80 : 603.66 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.80/603.66 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.80x = 603.66 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.80x = 103,563.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,563.91/402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.11

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