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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.84, 622.55 and 171.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.84, 622.55 and 171.37 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.84 : 622.55 = 171.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.84/622.55 = 171.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.84x = 622.55 × 171.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.84x = 106,687.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,687.60/414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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