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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 623 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 623 and 171.76 is: 257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 623 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/623 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 623 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 107,006.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,006.48/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.67

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