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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.90, 623.69 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.90, 623.69 and 169.02 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.90 : 623.69 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.90/623.69 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.90x = 623.69 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.90x = 105,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,416.08/415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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