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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.09, 604.37 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.09, 604.37 and 171.91 is: 257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.09 : 604.37 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.09/604.37 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.09x = 604.37 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.09x = 103,899.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,899.46/403.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.76

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