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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.87, 622.59 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.87, 622.59 and 171.40 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.87 : 622.59 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.87/622.59 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.87x = 622.59 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.87x = 106,708.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,708.81/414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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