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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.70, 622.30 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.70, 622.30 and 171.20 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.70 : 622.30 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.70/622.30 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.70x = 622.30 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.70x = 106,537.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,537.76/414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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