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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.08, 624.08 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.08, 624.08 and 172.80 is: 259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.08 : 624.08 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.08/624.08 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.08x = 624.08 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.08x = 107,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,841.02/416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.18

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