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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.82, 621.74 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.82, 621.74 and 171.42 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.82 : 621.74 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.82/621.74 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.82x = 621.74 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.82x = 106,578.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,578.67/414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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