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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.08, 624.15 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.08, 624.15 and 172.66 is: 259.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.08 : 624.15 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.08/624.15 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.08x = 624.15 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.08x = 107,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,765.74/416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.00

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