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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.74, 623.96 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.74, 623.96 and 172.44 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.74 : 623.96 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.74/623.96 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.74x = 623.96 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.74x = 107,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,594.80/415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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