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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.12, 628.44 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.12, 628.44 and 172.25 is: 258.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.12 : 628.44 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.12/628.44 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.12x = 628.44 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.12x = 108,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,250.36/419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.28

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