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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.10, 624.11 and 172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.10, 624.11 and 172.61 is: 258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.10 : 624.11 = 172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.10/624.11 = 172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.10x = 624.11 × 172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.10x = 107,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,727.63/416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.90

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