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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.59, 623.39 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.59, 623.39 and 172.14 is: 258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.59 : 623.39 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.59/623.39 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.59x = 623.39 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.59x = 107,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,307.16/415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.21

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