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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.27, 623.09 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.27, 623.09 and 171.96 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.27 : 623.09 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.27/623.09 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.27x = 623.09 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.27x = 107,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,146.56/415.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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