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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 621.54 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 621.54 and 171.24 is: 256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 621.54 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/621.54 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 621.54 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 106,432.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,432.51/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.60

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