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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.36, 623.04 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.36, 623.04 and 171.82 is: 257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.36 : 623.04 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.36/623.04 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.36x = 623.04 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.36x = 107,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,050.73/415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.73

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