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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 623.28 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 623.28 and 172.04 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 623.28 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/623.28 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 623.28 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 107,229.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,229.09/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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