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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.53, 621.91 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.53, 621.91 and 171.05 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.53 : 621.91 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.53/621.91 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.53x = 621.91 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.53x = 106,377.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,377.71/414.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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