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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.57, 623.95 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.57, 623.95 and 172.36 is: 258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.57 : 623.95 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.57/623.95 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.57x = 623.95 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.57x = 107,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,544.02/416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.17

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