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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.65, 623.25 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.65, 623.25 and 171.96 is: 257.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.65 : 623.25 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.65/623.25 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.65x = 623.25 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.65x = 107,174.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,174.07/415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.85

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