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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 623.85 and 172.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 623.85 and 172.35 is: 258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 623.85 = 172.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/623.85 = 172.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 623.85 × 172.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 107,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,520.55/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.55

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