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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.16, 604.91 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.16, 604.91 and 172.01 is: 258.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.16 : 604.91 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.16/604.91 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.16x = 604.91 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.16x = 104,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,052.51/403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.10

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