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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.37, 621.15 and 171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.37, 621.15 and 171.07 is: 256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.37 : 621.15 = 171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.37/621.15 = 171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.37x = 621.15 × 171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.37x = 106,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,257.02/414.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.43

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