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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.83, 623.61 and 172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.83, 623.61 and 172.29 is: 258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.83 : 623.61 = 172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.83/623.61 = 172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.83x = 623.61 × 172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.83x = 107,441.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,441.77/415.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.38

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