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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.11, 604.31 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.11, 604.31 and 171.96 is: 257.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.11 : 604.31 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.11/604.31 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.11x = 604.31 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.11x = 103,917.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,917.15/403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.79

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