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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 628.15 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 628.15 and 171.91 is: 257.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 628.15 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/628.15 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 628.15 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 107,984.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,984.23/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.86

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