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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.38, 622.80 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.38, 622.80 and 171.68 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.38 : 622.80 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.38/622.80 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.38x = 622.80 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.38x = 106,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,922.30/415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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