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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.08, 624.17 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.08, 624.17 and 156.06 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.08 : 624.17 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.08/624.17 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.08x = 624.17 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.08x = 97,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,408.36/416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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