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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.41, 623.25 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.41, 623.25 and 171.96 is: 258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.41 : 623.25 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.41/623.25 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.41x = 623.25 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.41x = 107,174.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,174.07/415.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.00

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