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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.81, 621.72 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.81, 621.72 and 171.14 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.81 : 621.72 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.81/621.72 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.81x = 621.72 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.81x = 106,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,398.05/414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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