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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.74, 623.16 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.74, 623.16 and 172.32 is: 258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.74 : 623.16 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.74/623.16 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.74x = 623.16 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.74x = 107,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,382.93/415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.29

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