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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.77, 629.65 and 172.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.77, 629.65 and 172.91 is: 259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.77 : 629.65 = 172.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.77/629.65 = 172.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.77x = 629.65 × 172.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.77x = 108,872.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,872.78/419.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.36

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