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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.95, 623.70 and 169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.95, 623.70 and 169.01 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.95 : 623.70 = 169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.95/623.70 = 169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.95x = 623.70 × 169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.95x = 105,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,408.42/415.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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