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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.15, 622.73 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.15, 622.73 and 171.61 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.15 : 622.73 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.15/622.73 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.15x = 622.73 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.15x = 106,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,865.84/415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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