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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.00, 622.78 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.00, 622.78 and 171.52 is: 257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.00 : 622.78 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.00/622.78 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.00x = 622.78 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.00x = 106,818.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,818.37/415.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.40

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