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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.22, 622.43 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.22, 622.43 and 171.95 is: 257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.22 : 622.43 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.22/622.43 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.22x = 622.43 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.22x = 107,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,025.98/415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.76

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