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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 623.22 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 623.22 and 172.02 is: 258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 623.22 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/623.22 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 623.22 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 107,206.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,206.30/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.05

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