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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 628.07 and 171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 628.07 and 171.87 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 628.07 = 171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/628.07 = 171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 628.07 × 171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 107,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,946.39/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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