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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.87, 623.34 and 172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.87, 623.34 and 172.27 is: 258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.87 : 623.34 = 172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.87/623.34 = 172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.87x = 623.34 × 172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.87x = 107,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,382.78/415.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.21

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