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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.36, 627.54 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.36, 627.54 and 171.51 is: 257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.36 : 627.54 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.36/627.54 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.36x = 627.54 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.36x = 107,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,629.92/418.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.27

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