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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.99, 626.75 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.99, 626.75 and 171.13 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.99 : 626.75 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.99/626.75 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.99x = 626.75 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.99x = 107,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,254.40/417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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