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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.02, 622.68 and 171.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.02, 622.68 and 171.57 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.02 : 622.68 = 171.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.02/622.68 = 171.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.02x = 622.68 × 171.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.02x = 106,833.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,833.21/415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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