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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.61, 623.51 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.61, 623.51 and 155.61 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.61 : 623.51 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.61/623.51 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.61x = 623.51 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.61x = 97,024.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,024.78/415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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