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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 623.10 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 623.10 and 168.60 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 623.10 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/623.10 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 623.10 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 105,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,054.66/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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