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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 627.44 and 171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 627.44 and 171.41 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 627.44 = 171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/627.44 = 171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 627.44 × 171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 107,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,545.50/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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