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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.96, 623.94 and 169.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.96, 623.94 and 169.15 is: 253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.96 : 623.94 = 169.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.96/623.94 = 169.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.96x = 623.94 × 169.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.96x = 105,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,539.45/415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.73

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