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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.35, 622.97 and 171.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.35, 622.97 and 171.85 is: 257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.35 : 622.97 = 171.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.35/622.97 = 171.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.35x = 622.97 × 171.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.35x = 107,057.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,057.39/415.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.75

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