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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 623.78 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 623.78 and 172.32 is: 258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 623.78 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/623.78 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 623.78 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 107,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,489.77/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.63

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