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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.02, 624.24 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.02, 624.24 and 172.72 is: 259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.02 : 624.24 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.02/624.24 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.02x = 624.24 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.02x = 107,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,818.73/416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.17

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