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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.67, 628.01 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.67, 628.01 and 171.81 is: 257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.67 : 628.01 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.67/628.01 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.67x = 628.01 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.67x = 107,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,901.18/418.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.72

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