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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.23, 622.89 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.23, 622.89 and 171.92 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.23 : 622.89 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.23/622.89 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.23x = 622.89 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.23x = 107,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,088.81/415.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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