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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.90, 623.82 and 172.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.90, 623.82 and 172.42 is: 258.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.90 : 623.82 = 172.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.90/623.82 = 172.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.90x = 623.82 × 172.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.90x = 107,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,559.04/415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.62

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