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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.18, 622.31 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.18, 622.31 and 171.64 is: 257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.18 : 622.31 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.18/622.31 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.18x = 622.31 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.18x = 106,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,810.18/415.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.27

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