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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.23, 622.85 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.23, 622.85 and 168.55 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.23 : 622.85 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.23/622.85 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.23x = 622.85 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.23x = 104,977.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,977.41/415.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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