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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 626.87 and 171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 626.87 and 171.19 is: 256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 626.87 = 171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/626.87 = 171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 626.87 × 171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 107,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,309.89/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.71

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