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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.88, 623.46 and 172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.88, 623.46 and 172.58 is: 258.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 623.46 = 172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/623.46 = 172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 623.46 × 172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 107,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,597.76/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.72

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