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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.90, 622.10 and 171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.90, 622.10 and 171.29 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.90 : 622.10 = 171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.90/622.10 = 171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.90x = 622.10 × 171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.90x = 106,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,561.49/414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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