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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.13, 622.92 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.13, 622.92 and 171.59 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 622.92 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/622.92 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 622.92 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 106,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,886.84/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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