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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.35, 627.35 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.35, 627.35 and 171.39 is: 257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.35 : 627.35 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.35/627.35 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.35x = 627.35 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.35x = 107,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,518.68/418.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.00

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