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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.98, 622.68 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.98, 622.68 and 171.68 is: 257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.98 : 622.68 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.98/622.68 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.98x = 622.68 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.98x = 106,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,901.70/414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.61

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