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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.02, 604.62 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.02, 604.62 and 171.91 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.02 : 604.62 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.02/604.62 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.02x = 604.62 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.02x = 103,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,940.22/403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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