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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.97, 622.08 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.97, 622.08 and 171.34 is: 256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.97 : 622.08 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.97/622.08 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.97x = 622.08 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.97x = 106,585.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,585.63/414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.85

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