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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 604.55 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 604.55 and 171.94 is: 257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 604.55 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/604.55 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 604.55 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 103,945.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,945.41/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.76

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