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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.15, 623.01 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.15, 623.01 and 171.68 is: 257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.15 : 623.01 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.15/623.01 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.15x = 623.01 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.15x = 106,955.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,955.03/415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.63

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