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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.60, 621.95 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.60, 621.95 and 171.09 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.60 : 621.95 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.60/621.95 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.60x = 621.95 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.60x = 106,408.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,408.57/414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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