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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.74, 622.55 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.74, 622.55 and 171.43 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.74 : 622.55 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.74/622.55 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.74x = 622.55 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.74x = 106,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,722.62/414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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