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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.15, 622.72 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.15, 622.72 and 171.62 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.15 : 622.72 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.15/622.72 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.15x = 622.72 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.15x = 106,871.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,871.21/415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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