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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 621.82 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 621.82 and 171.02 is: 256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 621.82 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/621.82 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 621.82 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 106,343.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,343.66/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.57

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