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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 623.11 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 623.11 and 171.96 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 623.11 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/623.11 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 623.11 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 107,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,150.00/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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