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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.07, 622.61 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.07, 622.61 and 171.61 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.07 : 622.61 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.07/622.61 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.07x = 622.61 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.07x = 106,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,844.20/415.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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