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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.10, 622.10 and 171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.10, 622.10 and 171.33 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.10 : 622.10 = 171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.10/622.10 = 171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.10x = 622.10 × 171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.10x = 106,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,583.54/415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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