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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.05, 622.80 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.05, 622.80 and 171.60 is: 257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.05 : 622.80 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.05/622.80 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.05x = 622.80 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.05x = 106,872.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,872.48/415.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.49

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