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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.66, 627.58 and 171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.66, 627.58 and 171.71 is: 257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.66 : 627.58 = 171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.66/627.58 = 171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.66x = 627.58 × 171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.66x = 107,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,761.76/418.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.40

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