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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 622.68 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 622.68 and 171.48 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 622.68 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/622.68 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 622.68 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 106,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,777.17/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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