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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.81, 604.11 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.81, 604.11 and 171.69 is: 257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.81 : 604.11 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.81/604.11 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.81x = 604.11 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.81x = 103,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,719.65/402.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.49

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