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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.39, 623.08 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.39, 623.08 and 171.93 is: 257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.39 : 623.08 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.39/623.08 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.39x = 623.08 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.39x = 107,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,125.71/415.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.89

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