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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 623.06 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 623.06 and 172.14 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 623.06 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/623.06 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 623.06 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 107,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,253.55/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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