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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.08, 628.98 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.08, 628.98 and 172.47 is: 258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.08 : 628.98 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.08/628.98 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.08x = 628.98 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.08x = 108,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,480.18/419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.85

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