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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.73, 623.60 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.73, 623.60 and 172.26 is: 258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.73 : 623.60 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.73/623.60 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.73x = 623.60 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.73x = 107,420.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,420.47/415.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.39

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