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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.11, 622.26 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.11, 622.26 and 171.72 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.11 : 622.26 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.11/622.26 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.11x = 622.26 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.11x = 106,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,854.49/415.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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