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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.42, 623.12 and 171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.42, 623.12 and 171.67 is: 257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.42 : 623.12 = 171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.42/623.12 = 171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.42x = 623.12 × 171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.42x = 106,971.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,971.01/415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.50

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