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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.83, 624.11 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.83, 624.11 and 172.53 is: 258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.83 : 624.11 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.83/624.11 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.83x = 624.11 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.83x = 107,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,676.84/415.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.94

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