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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.07, 624.33 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.07, 624.33 and 172.56 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.07 : 624.33 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.07/624.33 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.07x = 624.33 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.07x = 107,734.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,734.38/416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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