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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.58, 621.63 and 171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.58, 621.63 and 171.07 is: 256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.58 : 621.63 = 171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.58/621.63 = 171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.58x = 621.63 × 171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.58x = 106,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,342.24/414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.51

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