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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 624.04 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 624.04 and 172.40 is: 258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 624.04 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/624.04 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 624.04 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 107,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,584.50/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.67

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