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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.99, 627.03 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.99, 627.03 and 171.28 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.99 : 627.03 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.99/627.03 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.99x = 627.03 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.99x = 107,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,397.70/417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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