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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 628.06 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 628.06 and 172.02 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 628.06 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/628.06 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 628.06 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 108,038.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,038.88/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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