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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.84, 623.73 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.84, 623.73 and 155.72 is: 233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.84 : 623.73 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.84/623.73 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.84x = 623.73 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.84x = 97,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,126.46/415.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.57

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