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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.04, 624.08 and 172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.04, 624.08 and 172.58 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.04 : 624.08 = 172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.04/624.08 = 172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.04x = 624.08 × 172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.04x = 107,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,703.73/416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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