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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.64, 623.51 and 172.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.64, 623.51 and 172.37 is: 258.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.64 : 623.51 = 172.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.64/623.51 = 172.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.64x = 623.51 × 172.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.64x = 107,474.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,474.42/415.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.58

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