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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.03, 622.70 and 171.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.03, 622.70 and 171.49 is: 257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.03 : 622.70 = 171.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.03/622.70 = 171.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.03x = 622.70 × 171.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.03x = 106,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,786.82/415.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.30

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