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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.91, 623.87 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.91, 623.87 and 172.44 is: 258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.91 : 623.87 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.91/623.87 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.91x = 623.87 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.91x = 107,580.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,580.14/415.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.66

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