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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 623.90 and 172.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 623.90 and 172.33 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 623.90 = 172.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/623.90 = 172.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 623.90 × 172.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 107,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,513.57/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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