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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.34, 623.31 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.34, 623.31 and 171.93 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.34 : 623.31 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.34/623.31 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.34x = 623.31 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.34x = 107,165.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,165.69/415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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