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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.73, 622.25 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.73, 622.25 and 171.43 is: 257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.73 : 622.25 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.73/622.25 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.73x = 622.25 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.73x = 106,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,670.55/414.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.20

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