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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.89, 606.07 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.89, 606.07 and 169.61 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.89 : 606.07 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.89/606.07 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.89x = 606.07 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.89x = 102,793.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,793.86/403.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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