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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.50, 621.33 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.50, 621.33 and 171.16 is: 256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 621.33 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/621.33 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 621.33 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 106,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,346.84/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.57

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