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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.98, 622.44 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.98, 622.44 and 171.50 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.98 : 622.44 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.98/622.44 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.98x = 622.44 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.98x = 106,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,748.46/414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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