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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.50, 623.13 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.50, 623.13 and 172.08 is: 258.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.50 : 623.13 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.50/623.13 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.50x = 623.13 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.50x = 107,228.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,228.21/415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.07

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