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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.06, 624.10 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.06, 624.10 and 172.52 is: 258.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.06 : 624.10 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.06/624.10 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.06x = 624.10 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.06x = 107,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,669.73/416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.78

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