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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 623.55 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 623.55 and 123.21 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 623.55 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/623.55 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 623.55 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 76,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,827.60/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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