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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.67, 629.24 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.67, 629.24 and 172.80 is: 259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.67 : 629.24 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.67/629.24 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.67x = 629.24 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.67x = 108,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,731.81/419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.09

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