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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.23, 623.14 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.23, 623.14 and 171.92 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.23 : 623.14 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.23/623.14 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.23x = 623.14 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.23x = 107,132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,132.32/415.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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