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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.79, 623.70 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.79, 623.70 and 172.32 is: 258.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.79 : 623.70 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.79/623.70 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.79x = 623.70 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.79x = 107,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,475.98/415.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.49

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