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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.35, 623.11 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.35, 623.11 and 171.90 is: 257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.35 : 623.11 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.35/623.11 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.35x = 623.11 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.35x = 107,112.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,112.61/415.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.89

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