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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 622.50 and 171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 622.50 and 171.46 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 622.50 = 171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/622.50 = 171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 622.50 × 171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 106,732.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,732.29/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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