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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.58, 622.10 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.58, 622.10 and 171.27 is: 257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.58 : 622.10 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.58/622.10 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.58x = 622.10 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.58x = 106,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,546.21/414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.00

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