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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.73, 623.14 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.73, 623.14 and 172.12 is: 257.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.73 : 623.14 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.73/623.14 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.73x = 623.14 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.73x = 107,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,254.86/415.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.99

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