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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.58, 623.46 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.58, 623.46 and 172.04 is: 258.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.58 : 623.46 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.58/623.46 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.58x = 623.46 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.58x = 107,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,260.06/415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.10

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