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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.37, 623.13 and 171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.37, 623.13 and 171.87 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.37 : 623.13 = 171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.37/623.13 = 171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.37x = 623.13 × 171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.37x = 107,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,094.37/415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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