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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.47, 622.83 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.47, 622.83 and 171.84 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.47 : 622.83 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.47/622.83 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.47x = 622.83 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.47x = 107,027.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,027.11/415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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