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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 622.78 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 622.78 and 171.78 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 622.78 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/622.78 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 622.78 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 106,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,981.15/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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