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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.92, 604.16 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.92, 604.16 and 171.75 is: 257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.92 : 604.16 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.92/604.16 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.92x = 604.16 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.92x = 103,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,761.43/402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.52

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