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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.58, 623.36 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.58, 623.36 and 168.80 is: 253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.58 : 623.36 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.58/623.36 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.58x = 623.36 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.58x = 105,219.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,219.21/415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.19

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