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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.15, 622.88 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.15, 622.88 and 171.83 is: 257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.15 : 622.88 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.15/622.88 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.15x = 622.88 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.15x = 107,029.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,029.47/415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.81

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