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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.66, 621.75 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.66, 621.75 and 171.36 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.66 : 621.75 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.66/621.75 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.66x = 621.75 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.66x = 106,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,543.08/414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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