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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.52, 621.17 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.52, 621.17 and 171.21 is: 256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.52 : 621.17 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.52/621.17 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.52x = 621.17 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.52x = 106,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,352.63/414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.57

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