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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.83, 623.73 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.83, 623.73 and 169.14 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.83 : 623.73 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.83/623.73 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.83x = 623.73 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.83x = 105,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,497.69/415.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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