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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.87, 622.43 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.87, 622.43 and 171.35 is: 257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.87 : 622.43 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.87/622.43 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.87x = 622.43 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.87x = 106,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,653.38/414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.08

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