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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.84, 623.39 and 172.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.84, 623.39 and 172.21 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.84 : 623.39 = 172.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.84/623.39 = 172.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.84x = 623.39 × 172.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.84x = 107,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,353.99/415.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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