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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.49, 622.98 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.49, 622.98 and 171.72 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.49 : 622.98 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.49/622.98 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.49x = 622.98 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.49x = 106,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,978.13/415.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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