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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 623.27 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 623.27 and 168.72 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 623.27 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/623.27 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 623.27 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 105,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,158.11/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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