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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.59, 623.46 and 171.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.59, 623.46 and 171.98 is: 258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.59 : 623.46 = 171.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.59/623.46 = 171.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.59x = 623.46 × 171.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.59x = 107,222.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,222.65/415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.00

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