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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.17, 622.74 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.17, 622.74 and 168.28 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.17 : 622.74 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.17/622.74 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.17x = 622.74 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.17x = 104,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,794.69/415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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