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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.04, 622.72 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.04, 622.72 and 171.50 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.04 : 622.72 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.04/622.72 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.04x = 622.72 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.04x = 106,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,795.62/415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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