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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 622.80 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 622.80 and 171.56 is: 257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 622.80 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/622.80 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 622.80 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 106,847.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,847.57/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.36

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