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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.25, 622.39 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.25, 622.39 and 171.48 is: 257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.25 : 622.39 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.25/622.39 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.25x = 622.39 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.25x = 106,727.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,727.44/415.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.02

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