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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.17, 622.94 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.17, 622.94 and 171.72 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.17 : 622.94 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.17/622.94 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.17x = 622.94 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.17x = 106,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,970.40/415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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