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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.49, 623.14 and 172.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.49, 623.14 and 172.09 is: 258.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.49 : 623.14 = 172.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.49/623.14 = 172.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.49x = 623.14 × 172.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.49x = 107,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,236.16/415.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.10

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