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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.94, 621.96 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.94, 621.96 and 171.34 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.94 : 621.96 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.94/621.96 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.94x = 621.96 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.94x = 106,566.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,566.63/414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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