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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 623.66 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 623.66 and 172.08 is: 258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 623.66 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/623.66 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 623.66 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 107,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,319.41/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.23

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