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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.68, 621.56 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.68, 621.56 and 171.14 is: 256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.68 : 621.56 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.68/621.56 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.68x = 621.56 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.68x = 106,369.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,369.81/414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.51

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