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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.25, 621.66 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.25, 621.66 and 157.75 is: 236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.25 : 621.66 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.25/621.66 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.25x = 621.66 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.25x = 98,066.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,066.87/414.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.73

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