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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.75, 623.75 and 172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.75, 623.75 and 172.30 is: 258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.75 : 623.75 = 172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.75/623.75 = 172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.75x = 623.75 × 172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.75x = 107,472.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,472.13/415.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.50

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