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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.69, 622.04 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.69, 622.04 and 171.23 is: 256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.69 : 622.04 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.69/622.04 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.69x = 622.04 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.69x = 106,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,511.56/414.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.85

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