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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.94, 622.47 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.94, 622.47 and 171.52 is: 257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.94 : 622.47 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.94/622.47 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.94x = 622.47 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.94x = 106,766.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,766.05/414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.30

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