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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.99, 622.35 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.99, 622.35 and 171.54 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.99 : 622.35 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.99/622.35 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.99x = 622.35 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.99x = 106,757.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,757.92/414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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