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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.94, 623.42 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.94, 623.42 and 172.16 is: 258.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.94 : 623.42 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.94/623.42 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.94x = 623.42 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.94x = 107,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,327.99/415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.04

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