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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.07, 623.97 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.07, 623.97 and 172.47 is: 258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.07 : 623.97 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.07/623.97 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.07x = 623.97 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.07x = 107,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,616.11/416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.65

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