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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.29, 627.81 and 171.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.29, 627.81 and 171.63 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.29 : 627.81 = 171.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.29/627.81 = 171.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.29x = 627.81 × 171.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.29x = 107,751.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,751.03/418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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