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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.72, 626.57 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.72, 626.57 and 171.02 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.72 : 626.57 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.72/626.57 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.72x = 626.57 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.72x = 107,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,156.00/417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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