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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.99, 604.49 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.99, 604.49 and 171.83 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.99 : 604.49 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.99/604.49 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.99x = 604.49 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.99x = 103,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,865.64/402.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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