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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.82, 622.29 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.82, 622.29 and 171.40 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.82 : 622.29 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.82/622.29 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.82x = 622.29 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.82x = 106,660.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,660.51/414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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