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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 621.97 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 621.97 and 171.05 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 621.97 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/621.97 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 621.97 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 106,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,384.43/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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