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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.91, 604.48 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.91, 604.48 and 171.82 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.91 : 604.48 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.91/604.48 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.91x = 604.48 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.91x = 103,857.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,857.87/402.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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