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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415, 622.08 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415, 622.08 and 171.66 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415 : 622.08 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415/622.08 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415x = 622.08 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415x = 106,786.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,786.25/415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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