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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 622.60 and 171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 622.60 and 171.80 is: 257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 622.60 = 171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/622.60 = 171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 622.60 × 171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 106,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,962.68/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.49

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